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Florida Atlantic University Libraries

Jewish Generals and Admirals in America's Military

A Judaica Collection Exhibit

Brig. Gen. William Meyer:
Civil War and Editor
by Seymour “Sy” Brody

Brigadier General William Meyer was a Civil War veteran. He received a personal autographed letter from from Presudent Abraham Lincoln which thanked him for his valuable service during the draft riots in New York City.

When the Civil War ended, Meyer returned to journalism and was the editor of several German newspapers.

(If you have any more information on Brig. Gen. William Meyer, please forward them to me lysca@fau.edu Thank you.)

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S.E. Wimberly Library

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